Dr Stephen Bagshaw BSc, MSc, PhD, PostGradDipBusAdmin.
Steve is a career research scientist in Nanomaterials chemistry, a science educator and small business owner/operator.
Steve has been riding motorcycles since 1985 and racing motorcycles off and on since 1988. He has competed at national level in 250cc Production (10th) 1990; 125 Grand Prix (6th 2000/01, 7th 2001/02) and 250 Grand Prix (3rd 2002/03 250GP Tourist Trophy; 2nd 2002/03 250 GP Grand Prix; 2nd 2002/03 250 GP; 1st Round 4, 250GP NZ Superbike championship 2004/05, 3rd 250GP Grand Prix 2008, 1st 250GP Grand Prix 2009). His preferred machine is the Honda RS250 with the Yamaha TZ250 a close second. He has had many road bikes including TT250, CX500, GPZ600(x2), GT750, NSR250, VFR750(x2) and most recently Kawasaki ZRX1200. He recently restored a 1973 Yamaha FS1 'Fizzie' and now races a Post-Classic 1989 NF5 Honda RS250.
Steve is an experienced research scientist and science educator with developing skills in small business ownership and operation. He has obtained further education and knowledge of business methods, marketing and branding. He gained some experience in small business management running Racing Links Ltd with Mr Martin Dunn from 2003 to 2005.
He is currently a partner in On Track Accessories partnership which operates an internet based motorcycle accessories business www.tyrewarmers.co.nz.
He has gained significant experience over the past 5-6 years in organising and operating motorcycle racing events and trackdays for Victoria Motorcycle Club of Wellington (VMCC). He has been a committee member (1998 – 2004) and club secretary (2000-2004) of the Victoria Motorcycle Club of Wellington (VMCC) who run what are now possibly New Zealands biggest motorcycle racing events.
He has recently taken on a successful organisational and mentoring role with Team Kiwi Challenge 2007 where four young riders and three mechanics travelled to the Australia MotoGP event in Australia to compete in the National 125cc support events. Unfortunately this will not be occurring again in 2008 due to the organisers changing the invited classes, but maybe in 2009 they will reinstate the 125GP class.
Steve with the three 2008 Moto Academy NZ 125GP riders (from left, Kyle, Sam, Luke) at Taupo International Circuit 25 May 2008
Steve on the Team Racing Links 1992 Yamaha TZ250, Ruapuna 2005.
Winner of Round 4 NZSBK 250GP 2005.
Steve on the 1989 Honda RS250 NF5 at Manfeild 2011.
Mike Reps
Mike emigrated to New Zealand from California in 2002 after 12 years in investment management on Wall Street. Mike also rose to the rank of Captain in the US Marine Corps, Naval Aviation and Training Squadrons at NAS Pensacola Florida, NAS Corpus Christi Texas and NAS Meridian Mississippi. Mike gained his commercial, instrument and twin engine jet aircraft ratings while he was with the Marine corps. He has been racing GP bikes for many years starting in 1983 with the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) in Southern California. He is hands on in guiding the business growth through raising funds for expansion and also when possible keen to add to Steves expertise.
Mike is now racing motorcycles on a casual basis throughout New Zealand. His passions are GP racing motorcycles, enduro and surfing. He currently owns 2 early Honda RS250s, 2 KTM EXC300's and a GasGas 50 Supermoto commuter bike.
Mike has been instrumental in providing financing and business advice to Moto Academy NZ. 
Mikes 1992 RS250 SPL NF5.
